World Binturong Day takes place this Saturday, its celebrated every year on the second Saturday of May to raise awareness about the conservation of the Binturong. Also known as Bearcats; they play an important role because their key ecological position in Asian rainforests and help maintain healthy forest ecosystems. Seed dispersers for rainforest trees; Binturongs…
In my previous blog, I shared some of the species of orchid you can find in Kent from April to June. Here is part two of my orchid blog, looking at some of the orchid species you can find in Kent in Summer. Common Spotted Orchid Dactylorhiza fuchsii – June to July These orchids have…
I love an orchid I do. Growing up, mum always had orchids growing in pots about the place, with their roots all spilling out over the sides. She bought me one last year and it really does make me smile every day! My Moth Orchid (Phalaenopsis spp.), the ones that we see lining our supermarket…
In this blog, I will give an update on the wonderful Duke and Tora, who remain in the new big cat building out of visitor view for the time being. I will tell you a bit about their personalities, husbandry and what they’ve been up to recently. Their New Home Duke and Tora, our pair…
If you have visited the park, read our information signs, watched our wonderful keeper talks or even read some keeper blogs, you have probably realised that a lot of the animals we look after here at Wingham struggle in the wild, at least in part, due to urbanization and loss of habitat. But this issue…
Here at Wingham Wildlife Park, we’re very lucky to be home to some of the most incredible species you ever laid eyes on! On the Mammal Section especially, we work with a wide diversity of animals, from the taller giraffes to the smaller naked mole rats. As keepers, we often get asked questions about our wonderful…
As many of you know we are hand rearing Jane, our chimp baby who was rejected by her Mother, Tara just after she was born. If you would like to find out more about Janes story then please follow the link at the bottom of the page. Caring for Jane has bought back memories of…
Earlier on this week we celebrated world bear day, why? Because who doesn’t love bears! There are eight species: Asiatic black bears (moon bears), brown bears, giant pandas, North American black bears, polar bears, sloth bears, spectacled (Andean) bears and sun bears. Each species has adapted to its environment in remarkable ways, from the polar…
A few months ago, I was lucky enough to be able to visit the infamous Galapagos Islands – an incredibly special place for anyone who loves wildlife. I’m Samantha, the Assistant Curator at Wingham Wildlife Park and I joined the team here back in 2024. Working here at the zoo, where we’re passionate about conservation…
During your visit here at Wingham wildlife park you may be wondering why some of your favorite animals spend so much time asleep, in this blog we are going to break down the facts and delve deep into the many biological advantages some of our animals gain just by simply sleeping. As a member of…
